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Lexware
Accounting and invoicing software for German small businesses and freelancers
As of 29 August 2026, Lexware has a free plan and paid plans start at €3.95/month. German cloud accounting software for invoicing, bookkeeping and payroll aimed at freelancers and small businesses. Softwr lists it under Accounting.
Overview
What Lexware does
German cloud accounting software for invoicing, bookkeeping and payroll aimed at freelancers and small businesses.
What people use it for
- German business accounting
- Invoicing and bookkeeping
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Lexware.
- 50% discount only applies for first 3 months
- Regular prices are double the discounted prices after promotion
- Pricing is in EUR only
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Pricing
What Lexware costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
S
€3.95 /mo
- Belegerfassung und -archiv (Document capture and archive)
M
€6.45 /mo
- Angebote, (E-) Rechnungen und Mahnungen (Offers, invoices, reminders)
L
€10.95 /mo
- Buchhaltung, EÜR und Umsatzsteuer (Accounting, EÜR, sales tax)
XL
€16.45 /mo
- EU- und Abschlagsrechnungen, API (EU invoices, installment invoices, API)
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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How much does Lexware cost?
Lexware pricing ranges from €3.95/month (plan S) to €16.45/month (plan XL) at discounted rates. Regular pricing is €7.90 to €32.90/month. All prices include hosting, backups, updates, and support.
SourceIs there a current promotional offer?
Yes, Lexware offers 50% discount for the first 3 months on all plans, then regular pricing applies. The billing period is monthly and cancellable anytime.
SourceDoes Lexware offer a free trial?
Yes, Lexware offers a 30-day free trial with full XL features plus Lohn & Gehalt (payroll) access included.
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Compare Lexware with
- DATEV
- QuickBooks
- Ramp
- Airbase
- Melio
- sevdesk
- Invoice2go
- Bench
- Billin
- Fiken
- Fortnox
- FreeAgent
- Fyle
- Microsoft Excel
- Navan
- Qonto
- Stampli
- Tipalti
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